John Forge's Warthog
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Warthog |
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M12G1 |
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6 metres (20 ft)[1] |
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2-3 meters |
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Approx: 3.5 tons |
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M68 Gauss cannon (1) |
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Forge's Warthog,[2][3] also known as the Forgehog,[3] was a customized Warthog that Sergeant John Forge operated personally.[2]
Design detailsEdit
Forge's Warthog is a specially customized M12G1 Gauss Warthog, kept out of motor pool circulation on the UNSC Spirit of Fire and from the hands of other marines. It was also subject to long hours of customization and tweaking.[2]
Sergeant Forge customized the Gauss Warthog with turbochargers, roll bars, a defensive aura of nanobots to repair the vehicle, energy shielding,[4] and modifications to the primary M68 Gauss cannon to allow it to fire an Anvil round. This turret can also be overcharged for increased power.[2] The vehicle also has armored doors to protect the driver and heavier armor plating visually reminiscent of the Armored Warthog created by Isabel. Forge's Warthog also is also accompanied by an MQ-96 Support Drone.[4]
Operational historyEdit
During the Harvest campaign and Battle for Arcadia in 2531, John Forge would often deploy in a Gauss Warthog, though it is unknown if this Warthog was the one he customized in particular.[Note 1] Forge used this Warthog for fast harassment of enemy troops, and kept it out of the hands of other soldiers on the Spirit of Fire.[2]
GameplayEdit
Forge's Warthog is a hero unit available to players playing as Sergeant Forge in the multiplayer of Halo Wars 2.
- Info: Improved Warthog, Unique to Forge
- Tier: 1
- Cost: Population 0, Supplies 350, Power 275
- Forge's Warthog upgrade: Anvil Round
- Info: Fires an EMP round, Slows enemy vehicles
- Tier: 1
- Cost: Supplies 0, Power 325
- Forge's Warthog upgrade: Defensive Aura
- Info: Improved Nanobots, Increase nearby allies speed
- Tier: 2
- Cost: Supplies 0, Power 550
- Forge's Warthog upgrade: Gauss Overcharge
- Info: Upgraded Anvil Round ability
- Tier: 3
- Cost: Supplies 0, Power 650
Forge's Warthog comes equipped with energy shielding. Because Forge's Warthog is a hero unit there can only be one per player. In Blitz Forge's Warthog costs 220 energy and comes with the Rally ability to increase damage for nearby friendly units. Prior to upgrades the Warthog is effective against infantry and performs adequately against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once the Gauss Overcharge upgrade has been researched the Warthog will perform well against vehicles. Unlike in the original Halo Wars, Forge does not emerge from his Warthog when the vehicle is destroyed.
TriviaEdit
- In 2018, a MEGA Construx toy set titled "Forgehog vs Banished Goliath" was released, featuring Forge's Warthog.[3]
- The Warthog always has a Gauss Cannon attached permanently, however his unit icon has a machine gun turret attached.
GalleryEdit
Concept art of Forge's Warthog.
Concept art of John Forge standing in front of the Warthog.
The Blitz card for Forge's Warthog.
The Warthog firing an Anvil round.
The in-game model of Forge's Warthog.
Forge's Warthog in a match of Blitz.
The HUD Icon for Forge's Warthog.
John Forge's Warthog and Douglas-042 in front of an electric trap.
An in-game screenshot of Forge's personal Warthog.
List of appearancesEdit
- Halo Wars 2 (First appearance)
NotesEdit
- ^ In the campaign of Halo Wars, Forge is often seen in a Gauss Warthog identical to other Gauss Warthogs in the game. Forge having a customised vehicle was introduced in Halo Wars 2, so it is unclear if the vehicle he employed in the first game is intended to be the custom vehicle described in the Phoenix Logs.
SourcesEdit
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 240
- ^ a b c d e Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs - John Forge's Warthog
- ^ a b c Mega Construx - Forgehog vs Banished Goliath
- ^ a b Halo Wars 2 - In-game unit
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